National Life Insurance Company

National Life Insurance Company

AVP, IT Finance & Partner Management

Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT

Work authorization required$174k-$256kDetected 10 hours ago
Data VisualizationNegotiationFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingVendor ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • Come join one of America's fastest-growing insurance companies.
  • Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad.
  • Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Responsibilities

  • The AVP, Technology Finance and Partner Management is responsible for:
  • Partner with the CIO and other IT leaders to own $150M+ IT expense and capital budget, forecast financial performance and ensure that spending aligns with business objectives.
  • Lead implementation of IT Financial Management system to improve transparency and granularity of IT cost attribution.
  • Develop reporting and lead continued analysis of cost drivers and saving opportunities for IT.
  • Lead IT showback reporting for business departments and tracking of action plans for cost reductions.
  • Validate forecasts for financial reporting.
  • Partner with Legal, Risk and executive leadership to mitigate third-party, data, AI and regulatory risks. Lead evaluation of existing contracts for assessing risks and updating terms, particularly AI and data terms.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to run governance forums (QBR's, MBR's), manage and improve key supplier metrics to measure supplier performance. This requires taking an active, hands-on role in the day-to-day management of IT suppliers.
  • Manage vendor Quarterly Business reviews and key vendor monthly governance meetings.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders outside IT, including Operations, Legal, Finance and Risk.

Requirements

  • CPA is required for this role,
  • CPA license is required.
  • Minimum of bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 15 year of progressive experience in IT financial management, vendor management and technology operations.
  • At least 10 years of experience directly performing accounting function and Finance Controller for a complex IT organization.
  • Experience with IT Financial Management tools, IT Showbacks and IT Chargebacks.
  • At least 6 years of hands-on experience in a vendor management leadership role managing multiple large-scale IT vendors in a highly diverse environment.
  • Proven experience in Life/Annuity Insurance will be considered an asset.

Skills

  • Proven experience working with major global outsourcing suppliers in on-shore and off-shore models.
  • Proven experience applying AI within IT financial or vendor analytics environments.
  • Experience working in a multi-campus, offshore, nearshore and onshore environment.
  • Strength in collaborating across business units and teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with common practices in IT financials.
  • Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL processes and practices.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and improve every day.
  • Oversee NLG's Third Party Risk Management policies, procedures and ongoing vendor risk management including regulatory compliance.

Compensation

  • The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.
  • The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.
  • Additional Compensation and Benefits.
  • The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
  • The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rule
  • Assure alignment with NLG policies and standards, approximately 400 agreements per year

Benefits

  • Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs.
  • Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
  • education, training and certificates
  • Additional Compensation and Benefits.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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